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Sonoma Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 656 students

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5 stars

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Posted September 6, 2011

We moved here from a highly rated school district. After seeing how many elementary schools were rated in Las Cruces, we were concerned. However, we started at Sonoma during my son's kinder year, and it has been a great school. We realize that ratings only tell part of the story. The school has a great staff and a fantastic prinicpal. My son has done well and has been challenged. We are amazed at how much the teachers do for these kids on a regular basis. A school is only as good as the amount of time the parents dedicate to following through on assignments and making sure the kids are on the right path. Anyone who thinks you send them to school and that's it will not see much success.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 13, 2010

because my grandson loves to go to his school every day and the lessons are rich and the social environment is diverse and the school offers extras in all areas and communication between parents and teachers is fantastic
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 3, 2010

Sonoma is a great school. We love it and its great and supportive staff and principal. Parents are not as involved but considering how new it is, the PTO is doing a great job druming up interest.
—Submitted by a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 53% in 2012.

105 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
51%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 52% in 2012.

105 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
52%

2009

 
 
57%
Science

The state average for Science was 83% in 2010.

112 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
80%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8, 10 and 11 in Reading and Math. The NMSBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Mexico. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See New Mexico's state standards

Source: New Mexico Public Education Department

Math

The state average for Math was 44% in 2012.

89 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
42%

2010

 
 
53%

2009

 
 
47%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 50% in 2012.

89 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
48%

2010

 
 
55%

2009

 
 
53%
Science

The state average for Science was 47% in 2011.

115 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
56%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8, 10 and 11 in Reading and Math. The NMSBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Mexico. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See New Mexico's state standards

Source: New Mexico Public Education Department

Math

The state average for Math was 44% in 2012.

122 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
41%

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
44%

2009

 
 
36%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 55% in 2012.

122 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
53%

2009

 
 
54%
Science

The state average for Science was 52% in 2010.

99 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
58%

2009

 
 
57%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8, 10 and 11 in Reading and Math. The NMSBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Mexico. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See New Mexico's state standards

Source: New Mexico Public Education Department

Math

All Students67%
Female72%
Male59%
Asiann/a
Hispanic58%
Native Americann/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged48%
Students with disabilities9%
English Language Learner Current33%
English Language Learner Exited69%

Reading

All Students70%
Female77%
Male61%
Asiann/a
Hispanic64%
Native Americann/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Students with disabilities18%
English Language Learner Current25%
English Language Learner Exited69%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8, 10 and 11 in Reading and Math. The NMSBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Mexico. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the New Mexico Public Education Department. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Mexico's state standards

Source: New Mexico Public Education Department

Math

All Students56%
Female60%
Male51%
Asiann/a
Hispanic47%
Native Americann/a
White70%
Economically disadvantaged40%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English Language Learner Currentn/a
English Language Learner Exited47%

Reading

All Students62%
Female66%
Male56%
Asiann/a
Hispanic56%
Native Americann/a
White70%
Economically disadvantaged54%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English Language Learner Currentn/a
English Language Learner Exited59%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8, 10 and 11 in Reading and Math. The NMSBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Mexico. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the New Mexico Public Education Department. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Mexico's state standards

Source: New Mexico Public Education Department

Math

All Students41%
Female41%
Male41%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic34%
Native Americann/a
White52%
Economically disadvantaged24%
Students with disabilities0%
English Language Learner Current18%
English Language Learner Exited39%

Reading

All Students56%
Female57%
Male55%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic48%
Native Americann/a
White69%
Economically disadvantaged36%
Students with disabilities10%
English Language Learner Current9%
English Language Learner Exited50%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8, 10 and 11 in Reading and Math. The NMSBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Mexico. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the New Mexico Public Education Department. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Mexico's state standards

Source: New Mexico Public Education Department

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 67% 56%
White 28% 29%
Black 3% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 11%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 55%N/A62%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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4201 Northrise Dr
Las Cruces, NM 88011
Phone: (505) 527-5800

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